docs: add Docker deployment instructions to README

README.md

@@ -273,6 +273,25 @@ User stories are organized into epics in `docs/USER_STORIES.md`:
 7. Mobile Responsiveness
 8. Data Management & Export
 
+## Docker Deployment
+
+This application can be run using Docker and Docker Compose. See [DOCKER.md](DOCKER.md) for detailed instructions.
+
+**Quick Start:**
+```bash
+# Start all services (PostgreSQL + Next.js app)
+docker-compose up -d
+
+# Access the application
+# http://localhost:3000
+```
+
+**Development Mode:**
+```bash
+# Start with hot reload
+docker-compose -f docker-compose.yml -f docker-compose.override.yml up -d
+```
+
 ## License
 
 MIT License